The League of United Latin American Citizens kicked off its new
initiative Wednesday called the Adelante! America Program, and a
group of 30 students in eighth through 10th grades are taking
part.
They attended the first session at the Briggs Building this
week, and longtime LULAC official Mickie Luna was at the head of
the class getting it started.
As a whole, the program seeks to
”
develop and enhance the effectiveness of Latino and Latina
leaders by focusing on education as preparation for the workplace
of the future,
”
according to a program summary. It is sponsored nationwide by
AT
&
amp;T and involves at-risk youths.
The League of United Latin American Citizens kicked off its new initiative Wednesday called the Adelante! America Program, and a group of 30 students in eighth through 10th grades are taking part.
They attended the first session at the Briggs Building this week, and longtime LULAC official Mickie Luna was at the head of the class getting it started.
As a whole, the program seeks to “develop and enhance the effectiveness of Latino and Latina leaders by focusing on education as preparation for the workplace of the future,” according to a program summary. It is sponsored nationwide by AT&T and involves at-risk youths.
Luna on Wednesday asked the group such questions as what they like to read, their goals for the future, who they admire most, or who they see as role models.
One girl answered with the singer “Beyonce.” One boy said “Bill Gates.”
“He’s one of the biggest sponsors of LULAC,” said Luna, noting his $1 million donation to the organization.
She also asked about post-high school plans.
“Every one of you is going to be somebody,” Luna said. “You guys are bright students.”
It was just the beginning for the students.
According to the program summary, it involves weekly meetings with a community mentor, bi-monthly educational workshops, a community project, coordination and involvement in a student leadership conference, and visits to colleges or universities, while one student gets the chance to attend the annual LULAC Youth Seminar in the nation’s capital.
